This site displays examples of historic uniform and kit that were worn by Members of the North West Mounted Police (NWMP),
the Royal North West Mounted Police (RNWMP) and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP).
Images displayed on this site are held by various private collections.
This site is not affiliated with, nor sanctioned by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, or its wife.

• White is reminiscent of the lanyard of the ceremonial uniform, it also evokes the link
between the Force and Canada's First Nation Peoples for whom white has special spiritual
significance, symbolizing strength and endurance-traits embodied by the RCMP legacy

• Sky blue elicits both the background of the badge as well as the beret worn by
Members when acting as United Nations Peacekeepers.

The RCMP Drum Major baldric

The Canadian Coat of Arms

The current badge of The Force

RCMP Battle honours

RCMP Tartan

An older version of the RCMP pennon
70mm X 23mm (left), carried on a bamboo lance by each Member on the
Musical Ride.

Below, an example of the currrent crimped pennon used on The Ride.

The Musical Ride of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police is a formal event showcasing the equestrian skills performed by thirty-two cavalry, consisting
of regular Members of the Force. Events are held across Canada and around the world to promote the RCMP. The first official Ride was held in 1887
in Regina, SK and commanded by NWMP Inspector George Matthews.

Appointment badge for
the Musical Ride, worn
on the right sleeve of
the Scarlet tunic.

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Royal Canadian Mounted Police

Gendarmerie royale du Canada

RCMP EDivision Pipe Band Drum Sgt. Carol Fraser

Appointment patches worn
on the right sleeve above
any rank chevrons.

The gauntlets (below) worn by Members on the Ride,
fabricated by RCMP saddlers.

Stübben pattern saddle (left)
used from 1969 to present day.

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To commemorate the 125th anniversary of The Force, a tartan specific to the RCMP
was designed and approved. The rich colours of the Tartan are taken from the Force's
uniform and badge:

• the RCMP-issue short-sleeve shirt is worn in place of the scarlet tunic

• epaulette slides are worn, designating badges of appointment

• black leather belt and silver buckle worn in place of the ceremonial belt